Land cover change and afforestation of marginal and abandoned agricultural land: A 10Â year analysis in a Mediterranean region

Both species, cork oak and umbrella pine, are very well adapted to Mediterranean environments and offer non-wood products (cork and cone) of high market value which will both improve farm's multi-functionality and provide extra incomes in the long-term. These findings are important guidelines to be kept in consideration for successful afforestation in future programmes in Mediterranean regions.